Mecanum Wheels? - Chief Delphi

17-03-2008, 03:07

Matt H.

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Re: Mecanum Wheels?

I would seriously discourage you from deciding on a drive train for next year before you know what next year's game is. Mechanum has its place in some games, but not in others.
Some cons to mechanum:
Suspension is essentially required
High Weight
Low pushing power (fine for this game not for others)
Expensive/Time Consuming (you will either have to buy/make four transmission/wheels our mechanum promo-bot cost well over $1000 dollars for drive train alone.)

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